How much rain does San Miguel de Allende get? When is the Rainy Season and the Dry Season in San Miguel de Allende and what is it like?
Carlos Williams
The hottest month of the year in San Miguel de Allende is in May, which is when the temperature usually goes up to 80 or 90 Fahrenheit and with no humidity. We don’t have a lot of humidity so most people look at San Miguel as more of a desert as opposed to a jungle.
San Miguel de Allende’s elevation is 6,234 feet. Because of the elevation it is not as hot as it is in other places. We used to get monsoon rains but not anymore. When it is...
The hottest month of the year in San Miguel de Allende is in May, which is when the temperature usually goes up to 80 or 90 Fahrenheit and with no humidity. We don’t have a lot of humidity so most people look at San Miguel as more of a desert as opposed to a jungle.
San Miguel de Allende’s elevation is 6,234 feet. Because of the elevation it is not as hot as it is in other places. We used to get monsoon rains but not anymore. When it is hottest, that’s when we get rain.
It doesn’t really rain that harshly here. It is usually more than a drizzle but not really a heavy downpour. Overall, San Miguel de Allende is famous for its great weather because it doesn’t get too hot and it doesn’t get too cold here so you could be outside and enjoy the outdoors all year round.
(Desert landscaping, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, pictured.)
If you are eating at a local restaurant in Belize, it is going to be cheaper than if you at a restaurant located at a hotel. A typical meal at a local restaurant would cost BZ $10.00 (about US $5) for a plate of rice and beans, whereas at a restaurant in a hotel, you would pay about twice that.
If you are eating at a local restaurant in Belize, it is going to be cheaper than if you at a restaurant located at a hotel. A typical meal at a local restaurant would cost BZ $10.00 (about US $5) for a plate of rice and beans, whereas at a restaurant in a hotel, you would pay about twice that.
Can I use my Medicare outside the US, and if not, what are my alternatives?
By Edgington
The short answer is no, you cannot use Medicare here in Colombia. The long answer is beyond the scope of a response. International health care policies are a good option, but, as always, the fine print is your friend. For instance, many international policies will not insure you within a certain number of miles of your 'home address,' so don't let that codicil bite you. In our case, with a home address (for now) in Ohio, we can't use our policy within 100 miles of Columbus, so we...
The short answer is no, you cannot use Medicare here in Colombia. The long answer is beyond the scope of a response. International health care policies are a good option, but, as always, the fine print is your friend. For instance, many international policies will not insure you within a certain number of miles of your 'home address,' so don't let that codicil bite you. In our case, with a home address (for now) in Ohio, we can't use our policy within 100 miles of Columbus, so we must acquire an additional policy within that range (I know, it's nuts) or risk going uninsured.
The really good news about all this is that many health care systems abroad are much, much cheaper than that found in the U.S., for example, while retaining the quality found there--or exceeding it. My wife needed a full panel dental x-ray when we arrived in Medellin, and she received it in one hour, with no appointment, for about $6.00 US. (You read that right, no need to wipe your glasses.) No co-pay. No insurance interaction.
So one answer to the question is to acquire emergency or major medical coverage only, and pay out of pocket for the rest. Not exactly an answer to the original question about Medicare use, but an elaboration on options. Another item to consider is Tricare, if the retiree is eligible for military retirement bennies. Tricare can be used (I'm told) by paying for the expenses, then submitting paperwork to Tricare for reimbursement. Disclosure: I've not gone this route. I've only been told it's possible, so good luck.
(Photo: Medellin River, Christmas 2004. Credit: By Aliman5040 - taken by Alejandra Zapata (my cousin), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikipedia.)
Can I see beautiful flowers, plants and trees in or around Algarve?
Luis Teixeira da Silva - Algarve Senior Living
You will find lots of beautiful plants and trees in the Algarve. One example is the carob, which is the same fruit that exists in the Caribbean. (The name of the region “Caribbean” comes from the word “carob”.) The carob bean in the Caribbean is longer and flatter, so the carob bean in Portugal is a shorter version of the Caribbean version of the carob. It’s kind of a scimitar-shaped bean around 15 centimeters long. Most of it is green and when it...
You will find lots of beautiful plants and trees in the Algarve. One example is the carob, which is the same fruit that exists in the Caribbean. (The name of the region “Caribbean” comes from the word “carob”.) The carob bean in the Caribbean is longer and flatter, so the carob bean in Portugal is a shorter version of the Caribbean version of the carob. It’s kind of a scimitar-shaped bean around 15 centimeters long. Most of it is green and when it ripens it becomes brownish or dark reddish. It’s a very interesting product because it can be used in a number of things. It has an enzyme that is used in the pharmaceutical industry and as an additive for the drinks industry. It is also used as a substitute for chocolate in producing a sort of cocoa-tasting product used in the making cakes. Portugal is the third largest European and North African producer and exporter of the carob plant. There is quite a lot of tradition in Portugal linking back to the land.
The best time of the year to come and see flowering plants in Algarve is just after the rains, around autumn and again in the spring. We have a flowering area in the western Algarve called the Costa Vicentina, which is a natural reserve of many square kilometers with very little construction. Costa Vicentina has millions of very pretty wild flowers. You will see myriad colors. It is a wonderful place to go to for walkers, cyclists, ramblers, or even if you are just driving through.
In the mountains, in traditional areas like Alte, Salir, and Monchique, these are places that because of their height, elevation, and humidity tend to get a lot of flowering plants. Algarve is generally quite consistent with the rest of Portugal but it has a very dry climate. We don’t have much rain or cloudy days. The type of shrubs that exist here are small-leaved plants because these plants tend to do well in less humidity because the evaporation from the leave surface is lower, so they tend to survive better in dry climates. Many of these shrubs are very pretty. Portugal also has the olive tree, which blooms and is fantastic. We also have the almond tree, which is very famous. Probably Japan is the most famous for its almond and orange blossoms but Portugal has beautiful pink, lilac, and white almonds. We also have citrus trees like the orange trees, and a range of other flowering plants, which are very pretty.
Among the most famous local plants in the Algarve are the carob plant, the orange, almond, olive, and the fig tree. These are the traditional fruits of the Algarve and they all flower in a different way, which is very pretty. I have all these trees in my own garden.
What are the worst reasons to retire to Nicaragua?
Barry Oliver - Surfing Nahua
One of the worst reasons to retire in Nicaragua is the fact that things are slightly slower at times. There are times when the process works in your favor. There are also times when the process can work more quickly than what you’re used to. For example, getting building permits in Nicaragua can take only a few days or months. Other things may take longer than usual, and if you’re not patient, you’re not going to make it. That’s one of the main reasons...
One of the worst reasons to retire in Nicaragua is the fact that things are slightly slower at times. There are times when the process works in your favor. There are also times when the process can work more quickly than what you’re used to. For example, getting building permits in Nicaragua can take only a few days or months. Other things may take longer than usual, and if you’re not patient, you’re not going to make it. That’s one of the main reasons people leave Nicaragua.
People think there’s a lot of crime in Nicaragua, and they come to Nicaragua to find that there are some really honest and hardworking people, and there’s not much crime going on. This surprises people.
In Nicaragua, you have to be patient and be on top of everything. For example. building costs can sometimes get out of hand if you’re not on top of it.
People don’t think it’s as much of a struggle to learn the language here in Nicaragua, but the truth is that things like building costs and can rise than they would be if you knew the language. Northern Nicaragua is a great place to be but is new. There aren’t as many language schools in northern Nicaragua as they have in southern Nicaragua.
(Las Sevillanas rental home in Norther Nicaragua, pictured.)
Wouldn’t it have been nice if, when you were growing up, you had an aunt who was always there when you needed her, who understood you, who always seemed to know what you needed and gave it to you, but who didn’t ask for anything in return? The one who, if you got into an argument with your parents, you could go to? Who would not be judgmental, and would help to make everything right? Putting aside the lopsidedness of such a relationship, we came to view Ajijic as that...
Panamá is very small country, but full of surprises. From biodiversity to pre-colony (15th century) famous path, to music, to technology and growth.
But I want to refer specifically to one man who made the difference in music. Born and raised in Panamá, he become an icon to locals, and is internationally known. His name was LUCHO AZCARRAGA. He was called to entertain at every important public or private event.
Baseball has always been the main traditional sport in Panamá. Boys practice it from the time they are very little, with whatever they have on hand, and wherever they find a place. Little and major leagues compete locally, nationally and internationally.
Lately, leagues in Panamá have gone more and more international, with exceptional scoring and winning important games, to the point that Panamá is now positioned as a leader in the region.
The hottest month of the year in San Miguel de Allende is in May, which is when the temperature usually goes up to 80 or 90 Fahrenheit and with no humidity. We don’t have a lot of humidity so most people look at San Miguel as more of a desert as opposed to a jungle. 
The short answer is no, you cannot use Medicare here in Colombia. The long answer is beyond the scope of a response. International health care policies are a good option, but, as always, the fine print is your friend. For instance, many international policies will not insure you within a certain number of miles of your 'home address,' so don't let that codicil bite you. In our case, with a home address (for now) in Ohio, we can't use our policy within 100 miles of Columbus, so we...
You will find lots of beautiful plants and trees in the Algarve. One example is the carob, which is the same fruit that exists in the Caribbean. (The name of the region “Caribbean” comes from the word “carob”.) The carob bean in the Caribbean is longer and flatter, so the carob bean in Portugal is a shorter version of the Caribbean version of the carob. It’s kind of a scimitar-shaped bean around 15 centimeters long. Most of it is green and when it...
One of the worst reasons to retire in Nicaragua is the fact that things are slightly slower at times. There are times when the process works in your favor. There are also times when the process can work more quickly than what you’re used to. For example, getting building permits in Nicaragua can take only a few days or months. Other things may take longer than usual, and if you’re not patient, you’re not going to make it. That’s one of the main reasons....jpg)
Wouldn’t it have been nice if, when you were growing up, you had an aunt who was always there when you needed her, who understood you, who always seemed to know what you needed and gave it to you, but who didn’t ask for anything in return? The one who, if you got into an argument with your parents, you could go to? Who would not be judgmental, and would help to make everything right? Putting aside the lopsidedness of such a relationship, we came to view Ajijic as that...